SoTL Research Assistant Job Board
To help connect faculty with MRU students who are interested in being research assistants in the area of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, we have created this job board to promote available positions. Please note that this is an informal job board and all employment has to be properly vetted through MRU Human Resources and follow MRU policy.
For more employment opportunities at MRU please see the career opportunities page through Human Resources. For student specific opportunities, see the job bank provided by Career Services.
Resources for Students
Engaging in research during your undergraduate studies is an enriching experience. You will bring skills but you will also have the opportunity to learn new things as an RA. Student RAs who engage in SoTL often report that it is a great opportunity to connect research with their learning experience.
The activities you do as an RA can really vary and will be determined by the type of project you are joining. Typical tasks can include conducting literature reviews, supporting data collection and analysis, providing updates on research activities, and planning research techniques and using specialist software and equipment. Sometimes there are opportunities to help shape the research questions being asked and working with your supervisor on things like applying for ethical clearance for the research.
Many supervisors are keen to work with students to present and publish the outcomes of the research, too. You can discuss these opportunities with your supervisor and whether to consider applying for additional funding to support you presenting at conferences.
Steps for Faculty to Advertise for and Hire an RA
- Fill out this form to post your RA position on the job board
- Learn more about hiring an RA at MRU.
Once all the administrative paperwork has been completed and your RA is ready to start work, it is useful to have a conversation about the specifics of the work involved and any training and development required. Completing this research training template together in one of your early meetings can help facilitate this.
Some SoTL projects have opportunities for faculty and students to work in partnership to shape the research. This approach provides meaningful opportunities for students to bring their ideas to your project. This worksheet can be used to help decide where and how partnership opportunities can occur in your project.